Jim W Posted June 9, 2022 Report Posted June 9, 2022 Would anyone be able to give me information about this? I can reply to this and add a few more photos. This was a WW2 bring back, a friend's father left to his son, who in turn left it to me. I will follow up with a second post shortly with a different sword, thanks in advance. Quote
Ray Singer Posted June 9, 2022 Report Posted June 9, 2022 Noshu Seki ju Kanekado saku (a WWII Seki Showato arsenal blade). 1 Quote
Jim W Posted June 10, 2022 Author Report Posted June 10, 2022 Thank you Ray! Can you explain the markings to me> I believe the mark far left is the Showa mark? what do all the characters mean? Quote
Ray Singer Posted June 10, 2022 Report Posted June 10, 2022 Jim, the sakura (cherry blossom) stamp indicates it is a showato, not of fully traditional workmanship. The inscription translates to: made by the swordsmith Kanekado in Seki (city), Noshu (Mino/Gifu region). Quote
mecox Posted June 10, 2022 Report Posted June 10, 2022 As per Ray is Kanekado. Have a look for Kanekado in here (#10), some of his info a bit confusing: Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted June 11, 2022 Report Posted June 11, 2022 Jim, I would appreciate a photo of the other side of the nakago (tang) and a nice shot of the full sword in fittings. Thanks! Quote
Jim W Posted June 15, 2022 Author Report Posted June 15, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 7:53 AM, Bruce Pennington said: Jim, I would appreciate a photo of the other side of the nakago (tang) and a nice shot of the full sword in fittings. Thanks! Looking at the leather washer, one side looks to be torn away, is there a missing feature (strap, etc.?" Quote
Jim W Posted June 15, 2022 Author Report Posted June 15, 2022 At some point, the blade looks to have been bent, I can't imagine that is "as made". Thanks for any further responses. Quote
ROKUJURO Posted June 16, 2022 Report Posted June 16, 2022 You are right. Some uncivilized (non-Japanese) berserk has probably tried to cut some massive target without having ideas of the technique of TAMESHIGIRI.... Sad! Quote
Jim W Posted June 16, 2022 Author Report Posted June 16, 2022 4 hours ago, ROKUJURO said: You are right. Some uncivilized (non-Japanese) berserk has probably tried to cut some massive target without having ideas of the technique of TAMESHIGIRI.... Sad! Would there be any way to correct this? I realize there isn't much value to this piece, but I also wonder if the grip wrap could be redone? Is there a place that specializes in doing this stuff? Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted June 16, 2022 Report Posted June 16, 2022 Thanks for the added photos, Jim! It's tough to find dated blades that are Showa stamped, and if I don't have the photo in the files, I often wonder if there was a date and simply not shown. The other guys should be able to recommend someone for the rewrap, and I believe sword polishers can straighten bent blades. Quote
Jim W Posted June 16, 2022 Author Report Posted June 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Bruce Pennington said: Thanks for the added photos, Jim! It's tough to find dated blades that are Showa stamped, and if I don't have the photo in the files, I often wonder if there was a date and simply not shown. The other guys should be able to recommend someone for the rewrap, and I believe sword polishers can straighten bent blades. Is this one dated? Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted June 16, 2022 Report Posted June 16, 2022 No, which is more often the case with Showa and Seki stamped blade. Quote
ROKUJURO Posted June 17, 2022 Report Posted June 17, 2022 Jim, I am afraid that correcting the long bend might result in HAGIRE (cracks) in the cutting edge. An expert who has tried this with non-traditionally made blades before might be able to tell you more about that problem. Quote
Jim W Posted June 20, 2022 Author Report Posted June 20, 2022 Is there a source that does this near Chicago? Quote
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